Gluhwein: Christkind's Hot Spiced Wine

By exdircomp

For a non-alcoholic version, substitute fresh apple cider instead of the wine.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle dry red table wine (750 ml.)
• 5 T. granulated sugar, or to taste
• 12 whole cloves, or to taste
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken into 4 pieces
• Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
• Rind of 1 lemon, washed and cut into 1 long strip

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer (don't let it come to a boil). Simmer 5 minutes and strain into serving cups. For extra fragrance and spice, garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.